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Robert Frank (November 9, 1924 – September 9, 2019) was a Swiss American photographer and documentary filmmaker. His most notable work, the 1958 book titled The Americans , earned Frank comparisons to a modern-day de Tocqueville for his fresh and nuanced outsider's view of American society.
Sep 10, 2019 · Robert Frank, one of the most influential photographers of the 20th century, whose visually raw and personally expressive style was pivotal in changing the course of documentary photography,...
Robert Frank, Swiss American photographer and director who was one of the most influential photographers of the mid-20th century, noted for his ironic renderings of American life. He is perhaps best known for the photography collection The Americans (1959), with an introduction by Jack Kerouac.
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Learn about Robert Frank, a Swiss-born American artist who captured the postwar American landscape with his camera and his films. Explore his works, exhibitions, publications, and influences at MoMA.
Sep 10, 2019 · By Arthur Lubow. Published Sept. 10, 2019 Updated Sept. 16, 2019. In little more than a decade of feverish creativity, Robert Frank broke the rules of documentary photography and reset the ...
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Sep 10, 2019 · The Swiss-born artist captured the dark and gritty reality of post-war America in his 1958 book The Americans, which influenced generations of photographers. He also made films, merged images and added words to his prints, reflecting his personal and social struggles.
Sep 10, 2019 · Influential photographer and filmmaker Robert Frank has died at the age of 94. He died of natural causes on Monday night in Nova Scotia, Canada. His death was confirmed by his longtime friend...
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